Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) 3-Year RORE % : 92.65% (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:KARS Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS
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Price kr64.30
GF Value kr117.71
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What is Karnov Group AB 3-Year RORE %?

Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS 75 3-Year RORE % is 92.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KARS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr117.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 979 Business Services companies, Karnov Group AB ranks better than 89.38% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 92.65%.

The industry rank for Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:KARs's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
89.38% of 979 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.74 vs CHIX:KARs: 92.65

Karnov Group AB  (CHIX:KARs) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


Karnov Group AB 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Karnov Group AB 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Karnov Group AB 3-Year RORE % Chart

Karnov Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Karnov Group AB Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.26 27.51 97.42 95.33 92.65

CHIX:KARS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Karnov Group AB 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Karnov Group AB 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 8.8-0.081 )/( 9.411-0 )
=8.719/9.411
=92.65 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 92.65 mean?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 92.65 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #104 out of 979 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Karnov Group AB's current 3-Year RORE % is 92.65. The Business Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.74. Karnov Group AB's value of 92.65 is 1097% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #104 out of 979 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karnov Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnov Group AB's 3-Year RORE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #104 out of 979 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Karnov Group AB in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.74. Karnov Group AB's value of 92.65 is 1097% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.74, based on 979 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karnov Group AB's current 3-Year RORE % of 92.65 is 1097% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karnov Group AB's current 3-Year RORE % is 92.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karnov Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr117.71, compared to a current price of kr64.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 92.65 and 1097% above the Business Services industry median of 7.74. Karnov Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 92.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr64.30 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr117.71. GuruFocus considers Karnov Group AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KARS:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 92.65
  • GF Value™: kr117.71 vs. price of kr64.30 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1097% above the Business Services median (#104 of 979)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KARS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karnov Group AB Business Description

Address Flemminggatan 14, Stockholm, SWE, 112 26
Karnov Group AB is a provider of mission-critical information in the areas of legal, tax and auditing, environment, and health and safety. Karnov's products include subscription-based online solutions for law firms, tax and accounting firms, corporates, and the public sector including, courts, universities, public authorities, and municipalities. Karnov also publishes and sells offline books and journals and hosts legal training courses. Its brands are Karnov Group Denmark, Norstedts Juridik, Aranzadi LA LEY, Lamy Liaisons, Notisum, Echoline, BELLA Intelligence. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Denmark and also has a presence in Sweden, Norway, France, Spain, and Portugal.
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